James’ Daily Food Plan

Student Handout
Based on the information James provided, this is his daily recommended amount for each food group.
Lesson 4
Grade 6–Nutrition/Physical Activity

10 ounces 3 1/2 cups 2 1/2 cups 3 cups 7 ounces

Make half your Vary your veg- Focus on fruits Get your calcium-rich Go lean with protein
grains whole gies foods

Aim for at least
5 ounces
of whole grain a day
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Aim for these amounts Eat a variety of fruit Drink fat-free or low-fat Twice a week, make
each week: (1%) milk, for the same seafood the protein on your
Dark green veggies Choose whole or cut-up amount of calcium and plate
= 2 1/2 cups fruits more often than other nutrients as whole
Red & orange veggies fruit juice milk, but less fat and Vary your protein routine­—
= 7 cups Calories choose beans, peas, nuts,
Beans & peas and seeds more often

= 2 1/2 cups Select fat-free or low-fat

Starchy veggies yogurt and cheese, or Keep meat and poultry
= 7 cups try calcium-fortified soy portions small and lean
Other veggies products
= 5 1/2 cups

Find your balance between food and physical activity Know your limits on fats, sugars, and sodium
Be physically active for at least 60 minutes each day. Your allowance for oils is 8 teaspoons a day.
Limit Calories from solid fats and added sugars to 400 Calories a day.
Reduce sodium intake to less than 2300 mg a day.

Your results are based on a 2800 Calorie pattern. Name: ___________________________________________

This Calorie level is only an estimate of your needs. Monitor your body weight to see if you need to adjust your Calorie intake.